Q. The main water divide between the Indus and Ganga drainage systems lies in:
A) Karakoram Range
B) Aravalli Range
C) Potwar Plateau
D) Malwa Plateau
Answer: C) Potwar Plateau
Explanation: The Potwar Plateau (Delhi Ridge) acts as the water divide between the Indus and Ganga Drainage Systems.
Q. Match the following rivers with their origin:
1. Ganga
2. Yamuna
3. Brahmaputra
4. Indus
a) Yamunotri Glacier of Banderpunch range (Uttarakhand)
b) Chemayungdung glacier of Kailash range, near Mansarovar, Tibet
c) Gangotri Glacier near Gaumukh (Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand)
d) Bokhar Chu, Kailash mountain range, Tibet
Options:
A) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
D) 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
Answer: C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
Q. Which of the following is a right-bank tributary of the Indus River that does not originate from Sulaiman range?
A) Kabul
B) Khurram
C) Tochi
D) Gomal
Answer: A) Kabul
Explanation: Khurram, Tochi, Gomal, Viboa and Sangar, these all are right bank indus tributary that originate from Sulaiman ranges. Kabul is also right bank tributary of indus but not originate from Sulaiman ranges.
Q. What is the Tibetan name of the Satluj River?
A). Yarlung Tsangpo
B). Langchen Khambab
C). Indus
D). Shyok
Answer: B). Langchen Khambab
Explanation: In Tibet, the Satluj River is known as the Langchen Khambab.
Q. Match the following rivers with their origin:
1. Jhelum
2. Ravi
3. Beas
4. Satluj
a) Beas Kund near Rohtang pass, Himachal pradesh
b) Verinag spring, Pir Pranajal range, Jammu and Kashmir
c) Rohtang pass, Kullu hills, Himachal Pradesh
d) Raksas tal, near Mansarovar lake, Tibet
Options:
A) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
D) 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
Answer: B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
Q. Chenab is formed by the confluence of which two streams?
a) Ravi & Beas
b) Chandra & Bhaga
c) Spiti & Sutlej
d) Tochi & Sindh
Answer: b) Chandra & Bhaga
Explanation: Chandra and Bhaga meet at Tandi village near Keylong in Himachal Pradesh to form the Chenab.
Q. The Harike Wetland, the largest wetland in Northern India, is formed at the confluence of which rivers?
a) Beas and Ravi
b) Sutlej and Ravi
c) Beas and Sutlej
d) Chenab and Jhelum
Answer: c) Beas and Sutlej
Q. The Alaknanda River originates from which glacier?
a) Gangotri Glacier
b) Satopanth Glacier
c) Yamunotri Glacier
d) Milam Glacier
Answer: b) Satopanth Glacier
Q. Match the Prayag with the river that joins Alaknanda:
(a) Vishnuprayag (1) Mandakini (Kali Ganga)
(b) Nandprayag (2) Pindar
(c) Karnaprayag (3) Nandakini
(d) Rudraprayag (4) Dhauliganga
(e) Devprayag (5) Bhagirathi
Options:
A). (a–4), (b–2), (c–3), (d–1), (e–5)
B). (a–2), (b–3), (c–1), (d–4), (e–5)
C). (a–3), (b–4), (c–2), (d–5), (e–1)
D). (a–5), (b–4), (c–1), (d–2), (e–3)
Answer A). (a–4), (b–2), (c–3), (d–1), (e–5
Explanation: Upstream to downstream Vishnuprayag → Nandprayag → Karnaprayag → Rudraprayag → Devprayag
Q. Arrange the following left bank tributaries of the Ganga from west to east:
1. Ghaghara
2. Gandak
3. Kosi
4. Mahananda
5. Ramganga
6. Gomti
Options:
a) 5 – 6 – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
b) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 5 – 6
c) 3 – 2 – 5 – 1 – 6 – 4
d) 4 – 6 – 3 – 5 – 2 – 1
Answer: a) 5 – 6 –1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Q. Arrange the following right bank tributaries of the Yamuna from north to south:
1. Chambal
2. Betwa
3. Ken
4. Sind
a) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
b) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
c) 3 – 2 – 4 – 1
d) 1 – 3 – 4– 2
Answer: a) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
Q. Which of the following left bank tributaries of the Yamuna River in the correct order (from north to south).
a) Varuna – Hindon – Rind – Sengar
b) Rind – Sengar – Hindon – Varuna
c) Hindon –Rind – Sengar – Varuna
d) Varuna – Sengar – Rind – Hindon
Answer: c) Hindon –Rind – Sengar – Varuna
Q. The Gandak River is formed by the confluence of which Himalayan streams?
a) Kali Gandaki & Trisulganga
b) Alaknanda & Mandakini
c) Sharda & Ghaghara
d) Tista & Rangeet
Answer: a) Kali Gandaki & Trisulganga
Q. The three main tributaries that unite to form the Kosi (Nepal) are:
a) Sun Kosi, Arun, Tamur
b) Gandak, Rapti, Sarda
c) Karnali, Seti, Bheri
d) Bagmati, Kamla, Mahananda
Answer: a) Sun Kosi, Arun, Tamur
Q. Which is the largest tributary of the Damodar River?
a) Konar
b) Bokaro
c) Barakar
d) Jamunia
Answer: c) Barakar
Q. Match the regions with the names of the Brahmaputra River:
1. Tibet | A. Dihang / Siang
2. Arunachal Pradesh | B. Tsangpo
3. Assam | C. Brahmaputra
4. Bangladesh | D. Jamuna
Options
A) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
B) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
C) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
D) 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
Answer: A) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
Q. Arrange the following left bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra in correct order from east to west:
1. Lohit
2. Dibang or Sikang
3. Burhi Dihing
4. Dikhou
5. Dhansiri (South)
Options:
A) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 5
B) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 5
C) 1 – 3 – 2 – 5 – 4
D) 3 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 5
Answer: A) 2 – 1 – 3 – 4 – 5
Q. Arrange the right bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra River in their correct order from origin to confluence:
1. Subansiri
2. Kameng
3. Manas
4. Sankosh
5. Tista
Options:
A) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
B) 2 – 1 – 3 – 5– 4
C) 1 – 3 – 5 – 2 – 4
D) 2 – 5 – 3 – 1 – 4
Answer: A) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Q. Which of the following statements are incorrect about the Peninsular drainage system?
1. They have a high erosional activity due to young age.
2. They flow through rigid rocks and have developed large meanders.
3. Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea.
Options:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 2 and 3 only
Answer: B (1 and 2 only)
Q. Match the following rivers with their places of origin:
1. Narmada
2. Godavari
3. Mahanadi
4. Krishna
5. Kaveri
a) Brahmagri hills, Karnataka
b) Nashik, Maharashtra
c) Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
d) Amarkantak Hills (M.P.)
e) Sihawa, Chhattisgarh
Options:
A). 1–a, 2–b, 3–d, 4–c, 5–e
B). 1–b, 2–a, 3–c, 4–d, 5–e
C). 1–d, 2–b, 3–e, 4–c, 5–a
D). 1–c, 2–e, 3–b, 4–a, 5–d
Answer: C). 1–d, 2–b, 3–e, 4–c, 5–a
Explanation: Narmada drains into Arabian Sea while Godavari, Mahanadi, Krishna, Kaveri drains into Bay of Bengal
Q. Which two rivers flow through rift valleys in India?
A). Ganga and Yamuna
B). Narmada and Tapi
C). Godavari and Krishna
D). Kaveri and Mahanadi
Answer: B). Narmada and Tapi
Q. Match the rivers with their major tributaries:
1. Godavari
2. Krishna
3. Kaveri
A). Koyna, Tungabhadra, Ghatprabha, Musi, Bhima
B). Purna, Pranhita, Wardha, Manjra, Wainganga, Penganga, Indravati
C). Bhavani, Amravati, Kabini, Hemavati
Options:
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
D) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
Answer: C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
Q. Which river is known as the “Dakshin Ganga” of India?
A). Godavari
B). Krishna
C). Kaveri
D). Narmada
Answer: A). Godavari
Explanation: The Godavari is called the “Dakshin Ganga” because of its long course, large basin, and cultural importance similar to the Ganga in northern India.
Q. Match the dams with the rivers on which they are built:
1. Gandhi Sagar Dam a). Narmada
2. Sardar Sarovar Dam b). Chambal
Options:
A) 1-a, 2-b
B) 1-b, 2-a
Answer: B) 1-b, 2-a
Q. Match the following characteristics with the type of rivers:
1. East flowing river
2. West flowing river
a). Form estuaries at mouth and drain into Arabian Sea
b). Form deltas at mouth and drain into Bay of Bengal
Options:
A) 1-a, 2-b
B) 1-b, 2-a
Answer: B) 1-b, 2-a
Explanation:
East flowing river- Narmada, Tapi, Periyar, Mahi, Sabarmati, Bharathpuzha
West flowing river- Godavari, Brahmani, Damodar, Baitarni, Subarnrekha
Q. Match the following west-flowing rivers to their origin points:
1. Shetruniji A. Aniali in Rajkot district
2. Bhadra B. Ghantar in Panchmahal district
3. Dhadhar C. Trimbak hills in Nasik district
4. Vaitarana D. Dalkahwa in Amreli district
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
B) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
C) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
D) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
Answer D) 1-d, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c
Q. Match the following west-flowing rivers to their origin points:
1. Kalinadi a. Shimoga
2. Bedti b. Belgaum
3. Sharavati c. Hubli Dharwar
4. Bharathapuzha d. Annamalai hills
A) 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-a
B) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
C) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
D) 1-d, 2-b, 3-c, 4-a
Answer C) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d
Q. Match the following characteristics with the type of rivers:
1. East flowing river
2. West flowing river
a). Form estuaries at mouth and drain into Arabian Sea
b). Form deltas at mouth and drain into Bay of Bengal
Options:
A) 1-a, 2-b
B) 1-b, 2-a
Answer: B) 1-b, 2-a
Explanation:
East flowing river- Narmada, Tapi, Periyar, Mahi, Sabarmati, Bharathpuzha
West flowing river- Godavari, Brahmani, Damodar, Baitarni, Subarnrekha
Q. Match the following
1. Damodar a). Sorrow of Bihar
2. Kosi b). Sorrow of Bengal
Options:
A) 1-a, 2-b
B) 1-b, 2-a
Answer: B) 1-b, 2-a